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Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by hunglee2 »

throwaway160123 wrote: post #13
hunglee2 wrote: post #2

well there is no need to immediately resign the employers behaviour here is offensive to any persons sensibilities and I think everyone reading this would be of the same mind to moving on as soon as possible. The way to do this is of course start talking with other employers, there is no reason why you couldn't rustle up some more suitable opportunities whilst you continue in post with this employer. Go only when you…

That's sensible advice for sure. At the same time, I feel like I can't apply myself anymore, and I hate to half-ass the work I do (I'm sure a lot of folks here will understand this).

yeah I do understand this. I think this is to your credit btw. The way to handle this is set up a time line to get out, then regression plan back. This should give you some sort of action plan. What helps here is action orientation

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by alex_duf »

Search for another job offer in a place you fancy, then talk to your manager about it.

Either you're valued and suddenly the procedures won't be an issue, or you have found yourself another place to work.

But take your time, no rush. Just make sure you keep showing your value in your current job, that's your only currency.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by blhblah12345 »

throwaway9191aa wrote: post #11

This sounds like AWS, but probably resembles most large companies. Hire great people down a level, and suddenly you are raising the bar. However, you are also grouping folks with 10+ years doing great work with folks who just got promo'd on their first job out of college. I have not quit. Instead I became a high achiever in other aspects of life. I listen to folks at work talking about programming podcasts and online…

Nice! The second best moment of my life was the first time I finished a century. What was your time?

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by Mikeb85 »

It's a bad time to quit and honestly, the stress and financial impact of unemployment is far worse than working an annoying yet lucrative job.

I've said this in many similar threads but programmers/SWE are among the most privileged workers in the world economy and the grass is NOT greener on the other side. SWEs make enough money they can retire in half the time as the average worker if they so desire, so I'd stick it out and focus on other things in life outside of work for fulfillment.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by Mikeb85 »

lamacase wrote: post #29

I was in a similar situation a year and a half ago. I quit my job with nothing else lined up, despite advice to the contrary, and found a new one in a few months. It worked out well for me, and I'd probably do it again without much hesitation if it felt necessary. That's probably not enough to decide if it's worth it for you, but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents.

Economic conditions were very different 18 months ago...

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by dr-detroit »

blhblah12345 wrote: post #28

If you quit today, expect this to be your last technical position. You will not find another job this year. I know incredible engineers with great experience, well known engineers, who have been unemployed 50% of the time or more during Covid. It's no longer a seller's market, it's a buyer's market. If you do find a new job, it will take you a long time, and you will take a lower salary than you have now.

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Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by elteto »

lamacase wrote: post #29

I was in a similar situation a year and a half ago. I quit my job with nothing else lined up, despite advice to the contrary, and found a new one in a few months. It worked out well for me, and I'd probably do it again without much hesitation if it felt necessary. That's probably not enough to decide if it's worth it for you, but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents.

Word of caution: the market today is in a completely different regime than a year and a half ago. I would be hesitant to drop out without something lined up. I don’t expect things to improve drastically in the coming 6 months.

Re: Ask HN: Should I quit my job?

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Post by atmosx »

throwaway9191aa wrote: post #11

This sounds like AWS, but probably resembles most large companies. Hire great people down a level, and suddenly you are raising the bar. However, you are also grouping folks with 10+ years doing great work with folks who just got promo'd on their first job out of college. I have not quit. Instead I became a high achiever in other aspects of life. I listen to folks at work talking about programming podcasts and online…

> along with the kraft mac n cheese which is an anchor nobody can escape

...truer words were never spoken! :D

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